34 episodes

For over 70 years we’ve been training students to be the very best they can be, and now we launch our very own educational & informative podcast series.

Hosted by our Head of Learning - Stuart Pedley Smith - Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast explores all things related to those currently studying or about to study professional/accountancy qualifications.

From wellbeing to industry related topics, we interview key industry players and current students to discover more about the current work/training landscape.

https://bit.ly/2WTq0EZ

Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast Kaplan UK

    • Education

For over 70 years we’ve been training students to be the very best they can be, and now we launch our very own educational & informative podcast series.

Hosted by our Head of Learning - Stuart Pedley Smith - Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast explores all things related to those currently studying or about to study professional/accountancy qualifications.

From wellbeing to industry related topics, we interview key industry players and current students to discover more about the current work/training landscape.

https://bit.ly/2WTq0EZ

    Ep. 34 - The past, present and future of banking, Tanya Retter

    Ep. 34 - The past, present and future of banking, Tanya Retter

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks into the world of banking.
    Our guest for this episode is Tanya Retter. Tanya has worked within the banking industry for over 25 years and is now the Chartered Banking Institute's Executive Director of Education.

    • 33 min
    Ep. 33 - For a successful career - build your social capital, Ben Wildavsky

    Ep. 33 - For a successful career - build your social capital, Ben Wildavsky

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, speaks to guest Ben Wildavsky about his book on how to pave a successful career.
    Our impressive guest, Ben Wildavsky, is a scholar, veteran higher education writer, strategist, speaker, host of the podcast Higher Ed Spotlight, and author of The Great Brain Race and The Career Arts.

    • 36 min
    Ep. 32 - Artificial Intelligence: Change is going to happen, Dan Sodergren

    Ep. 32 - Artificial Intelligence: Change is going to happen, Dan Sodergren

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks at artificial intelligence and the impact that this is going to make.
    Our guest is Dan Sodergren: a founder, writer, trainer, and an accomplished speaker with over 20 years of experience in telling stories on the impact of technology on life and work. 
    Dan is an expert on the future of work. But not only this - he also managed to put his type 2 diabetes into remission through changes in his lifestyle and diet.

    • 35 min
    Ep. 31 - Summer Special with Kaplan CEO, Kathy Walton: Boost your career

    Ep. 31 - Summer Special with Kaplan CEO, Kathy Walton: Boost your career

    In this very special bonus episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, is joined by Kaplan UK CEO, Kathy Walton.

    Kathy and Stuart discuss all things apprenticeships, professional qualifications and university while drawing comparisons between all options to help you reach your career aspirations.

    • 36 min
    Ep. 30 - How values help shape your career, Fatima (Baig) Hassan

    Ep. 30 - How values help shape your career, Fatima (Baig) Hassan

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks at how the people you are surrounded by, your values and your morals can help you to access opportunities.
    Fatima Hassan is our guest for this episode. She heads up the Finance Strategy & Development team and delivers people initiatives for the finance community at Network Rail. Fatima is also a Trustee Director of the Railways Pension Scheme, and in the past was responsible for the finance graduates. But these are only job titles, Fatima shows how her job titles only tell part of her story, and her values and beliefs are what have helped shape her career so far.

    • 30 min
    Ep. 29 - Accountancy around the world: Working abroad, Dominic Horne

    Ep. 29 - Accountancy around the world: Working abroad, Dominic Horne

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks at accountancy all around the world.
    Our guest for this episode is Dominic Horne, Senior Manager at Robert Walters - one of the world’s leading specialists in professional recruitment. Robert Walters has over 4000 employees worldwide, operating in over 30 different countries. 
    While a gap year intrigued a lot of us, everyone has a different experience. Some may find this to be the trip of a lifetime that provides clarity in terms of their future career, and others might consider it just an expensive holiday! But if you work in finance, you may find that you can get the best experience all while working abroad. 
    Dominic and Stuart discuss everything about accountancy around the world.

    • 29 min

Top Podcasts In Education

The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast
Mark Manson
The Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll
TED Talks Daily
TED
Bewildered
Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan